Write & Solve One Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an algebraic equation that can be solved in a single step, typically involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3f = 63?

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Divide both sides of the equation by 3 to isolate f.

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If 3f = 63, what is the value of f?

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f = 21.

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What is the equation to represent: Julia ran 30 miles more than Larry, and Julia ran 47 miles?

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n + 30 = 47, where n is the number of miles Larry ran.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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You perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation to get the variable by itself.

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What is the solution to the equation 13x = 65?

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x = 5.

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What does the term 'variable' mean in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an equation.

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What is the purpose of writing an equation for a word problem?

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Writing an equation helps to translate a real-world situation into a mathematical form that can be solved.

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What is the solution to the equation m + 13 = 21?

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m = 8.